Are Managers the Key to Unlocking AI’s True Potential?
31Do you think AI will reduce the need for managers? Think again. As work becomes more efficient, the need for empathetic human oversight will increase, says Bryan Hancock, global leader of McKinsey’s talent management practice. He explains why managers will play a critical role in building AI-powered organizations and ensuring that they thrive. In this episode, he shares why leaders must invest in their managers, and let those managers invest the time that AI saves them into better supporting their teams.
Air date: March 27, 2024.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 The Importance of Middle Managers
03:08 The Role of AI in Management
04:27 Fostering Human Connection
08:27 Training Middle Managers to Coach
16:07 The Impact of Bad Managers
18:01 Changing Talent Management
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